About the Ipswich Piping Society
Aims of the Society
The Ipswich Piping Society was formed in November 2006 and exists to promote and encourage the playing of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
The Society provides a forum for both experienced and new players where experienced players can develop their skills in an environment where good standards are encouraged and new players can be guided by experienced players and tutors.
It is an aim of the Society to arrange recital events and masterclasses where top class players will be invited to perform and share their knowledge.
It is a longer term aim of the society to hold solo piping competions.
Affiliations
The Society will be affiliated to the Suffolk Public Services Staff Club at whose premises the club meetings will held.
It is an aim of the Society to make connections with like minded enthusiasts. At the time of writing contact has been made with the Scottish Piping Society of London.
Venue
The Society will meet every Tuesday evening between 7pm and 10pm at
The Suffolk Public Services Staff Club
St. Matthew's Court
4 Civic Drive
Ipswich
IP1 2QA
A map is available here.
Membership
Membership is open to anybody with an interest in playing or listening to the Great Highland Bagpipe.
Members are entitled to purchase a Society rugby shirt for £25.
Subscriptions
At the discretion of the committee, a weekly contribution (usually £1 per week) may be levied on members attending the meeting. This would be to cover any additional costs incurred at that particular meeting.
Officers
Officers of the Society will consist of a
Committee
The committee will consist of the elected officers of the Society. The committee can co-opt extra members where necessary.
- Tony King, Chairman
Ipswich Piping Society at www.ipswichbagpipes.com
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